Finding the Third Proportional to 277,040 and 597,820
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Solution
The third proportional to 277,040 and 597,820 is: 1,290,025.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
277,040 : 597,820 = 597,820 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
277,040/597,820 = 597,820/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
277,040x = 597,820 × 597,820 - Step 4: Simplify right side
277,040x = 357,388,752,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 357,388,752,400/277,040 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,290,025.82
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